BMW due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the TRANSMISSIONS parking lock may not occur even if the P position has been selected and is displayed.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the power train automatic transmission. Here is what owners need to know.
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSIONS PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE P POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK AND DOES NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-019.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | BMW X5 |
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